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Understanding Cognitive Behavioral Therapy |
1.00 |
This course covers the fundamental principles of cognitive behavioral therapy. It explores how educators can apply them to assist students with cognitive distortions or specific disorders that may affect them. It is just one out of many educational professional courses we offer. This course will help you develop new knowledge about students and will give you specific resources to help you in the classroom.
Please note, educators are not trained psychologists. This course is meant to serve as an introduction to cognitive behavioral therapy concepts so they understand what resources are available to their students. For true cognitive behavioral therapy, students should consult a registered psychologist. |
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Making Your Home A Safer Place |
0.75 |
This course covers household safety. This includes fire and kitchen safety, emergencies, infant safety, and more. This course will help you learn about the best practices for everyone inside the house, from infants to pets. It is just one of the many health and safety courses we offer. |
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Safety Communication and Training Techniques |
1.50 |
This course covers certain safety and logistics measures for the workplace. This includes topics like different types of safety training, creating safety programs with different learners in mind, and how to use various types of media to communicate objectives. |
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Quality Management: The Costs of Quality (Instructor Guide) |
0.50 |
Before the quality revolution that began in the United States in the 1980s, quality was frequently viewed as a goal that came at a higher price for production. However, the reality is that poor quality is a result of the ineffective use of resources, including wasted material and labor. Therefore, improved quality means better use of resources and lower costs.
In this course you will learn to: identify the relationship between quality and cost, the benefits of establishing quality requirements, management’s responsibilities for achieving conformance, and the costs of customer dissatisfaction.
This Instructor's Edition of this course includes notes and suggestions to assist you in presenting the material, whether in an in-person classroom setting or as an instructor-led online or distance-learning course. It also provides you with the answers to questions found in mid-lesson activities, as well as in the quiz that concludes the course. |
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Mental Health First Aid in the Classroom |
1.00 |
A student shouts in rage, “I wish I were dead!” Is he expressing suicidal ideation? A student quickly covers cut marks over her left forearm. Should we approach her or respect her privacy?
The National Alliance on Mental Illness data show that one in five adolescents between the ages of 13 and 18 will experience a severe mental illness, and only 20 percent will receive treatment. We know, then, that our students are coming to us with mental health needs that are greater than ever before. This can feel overwhelming, especially when we want to help our students achieve to their fullest potential and are not sure how to.
The good news is that basic mental health first aid can offer practical, valuable tools. We don’t need to be a cardiac surgeon to perform CPR, and sometimes CPR can save a life. Similarly, we don’t have to be a licensed mental health professional to provide basic mental health first aid in the classroom.
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Collaboration with Team Members for Paraprofessionals |
1.00 |
This course covers collaboration with team members for paraprofessionals. You will learn what collaboration looks like in the school setting and what it means to use effective collaboration strategies. This course will also dive into what it means to be an effective communicator in the professional setting. |
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Presentation Methods and Debriefing Activities |
2.00 |
There is no "one size fits all" approach to working with children and youth, and this is especially true when it comes to how we present and debrief activities. During this course, participants will understand the importance of the delivery and debriefing of an activity to help children and youth make meaning, as well as some specific methods that can be incorporated into the program right away. |
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Understanding the Behavior of Children and Youth |
2.00 |
The development of children and youth can cause them to behave in ways that can be trying for even the most knowledgeable and experienced staff. When staff understands what is driving the behavior, they can help to guide and encourage acceptable behaviors. This course will provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to prevent unwanted behavior by meeting the needs of children and youth before they act out. |
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Preventing Sexual Harassment and Understanding California Law |
0.50 |
This course will teach California employees how to recognize sexual harassment, defines the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees, and provides an overview of the legal remedies available in sexual harassment lawsuits. |
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Business Ethics: Whistle-Blowing (Instructor Guide) |
0.75 |
In this course you will learn to: identify criteria for whistleblowing and the risks associated with it, and identify when and how to blow the whistle. |
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Call Center Management: Managing for Excellent Service |
1.00 |
This course will cover how to set service levels, achieve service levels, and use reports. |
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Budgeting: Reviewing Budgets |
1.00 |
A typical budget contains information for a single year and is updated and revised periodically. Each company creates a budget that fits its unique needs. A budget can be used for many purposes, but its primary functions should be to support strategic goals and to help identify when actual results deviate from what was predicted. |
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Searching Online |
0.75 |
This course covers the fundamentals of searching online. From using basic features, such as the homepage and address bar, to using "advanced search" to find very specific information, this course will cover it all. |
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Zoonotic Disease and Biosecurity |
2.00 |
Every year, zoological organizations are faced by new challenges in maintaining the health of their animal collections. Zoonosis, or disease that can be spread between species, forms one of the greatest threats to the safety of animals, guests, and keepers. Using a case study from a zoonotic disease concern at the San Diego Zoo, you will learn the basics of zoonotic disease identification and prevention, including standard record keeping, best practices, health and safety protocols for keepers, and the understanding of how disease can be spread. |
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School-Age Care as a Family Service: Emphasis on Planning Opportunities for Family Involvement |
2.00 |
The foundation for getting parents involved in school-age programs is to keep parents well informed about what is happening in the program. Quality programs also provide parents with opportunities to make suggestions and give feedback on program services through suggestion boxes, feedback forms, and surveys. When parents are encouraged to have input in the program, they develop trust and confidence in the program, and feel a sense of pride and ownership. They are more likely to participate as resourceful partners with program staff when they know their ideas are welcome and valued. Finally, because parents are all different from each other, it's important to provide many different opportunities for them to connect with the program. Staff in quality school-age programs recognize that all parents don't have to be involved in the same way. |
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Creativity and Innovation: Personal Creativity |
1.34 |
Creativity is often considered a talent that some people have. Actually, creativity's a skill that everyone can nurture through exercise and practice. You can prepare yourself both mentally and physically to be creative.
In this course you will learn to: prepare yourself mentally and physically to be creative, and use your experiences, innocence, intuition, and sense of adventure to increase your creativity. |
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Introduction to Assessment for Teachers |
1.25 |
This course covers basic assessment information for teachers. It will be a refresher for basic concepts generally covered in a teacher preparation program. Educators must understand the reasons for assessment and its importance in supporting appropriately designed instruction for students. This course will help you develop new knowledge and review prior knowledge regarding the impact of assessment on teaching and learning. |
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Guiding School-Age Children in Groups: Supervision and Boundaries |
1.00 |
When large numbers of children are involved in the program, it is challenging to create and deliver school-age program activities that can meet the needs of all children. The key to success is taking a systematic approach to program planning. It is important for staff to understand how to select appropriate activity options and use effective management strategies that make it possible to offer a balanced variety of simultaneous activity options. This understanding will help staff plan and implement a program that effectively supports, nurtures, and guides individual differences and fosters positive interaction among children in groups. |
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Hazard Communication Basic |
1.00 |
This course covers the basics when it comes to hazard communication. The topics will range from the Hazard Communication Standard to the labeling of hazardous materials. |
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Cultural Competence for Paraprofessionals |
0.75 |
Culture and cultural elements are essential components of people's identities. Understanding the cultural elements as paraprofessionals allows for a greater appreciation for students and can improve relationships. Cultural elements may include race and ethnicity, gender, and socio-economic status. These elements of culture are not separate from the larger cultural context in which we live and work, especially as paraprofessionals. It is important to recognize that many culturally and linguistically diverse families have specific customs and traditions that may not necessarily be connected to a particular cultural group. By understanding cultural competence, paraprofessionals can provide responsive instruction and support to students from all backgrounds. |
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Construction Hazards |
0.50 |
This course covers the basics when discussing construction hazards you may see daily when working on a construction site. Preventative measures for falls and falling objects, electrical work, as well as excavations will be discussed throughout. |
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GED: Math - Unit 5: Coordinate Plane |
1.00 |
Welcome to Unit 5: Coordinate Plane. If you've ever graphed points, or read a graph, you've worked with the coordinate plane. In this unit, we'll learn about points, the lines that connect them, and the equations used to create them. |
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Human Relations Skill Development: Focus on Leadership Styles and Conflict Management |
2.00 |
Research indicates that those in positions of leadership use a variety of different leadership and management styles. A person’s effectiveness as a leader is often directly linked to his or her leadership style. It is important for OST professionals to be aware of the assumptions and characteristics of different leadership styles. Knowledge of different leadership styles can help OST professionals reflect on their own leadership style and assess its effectiveness. It can also help OST professionals take a proactive approach to applying different leadership styles and techniques, depending on the situation.
Leaders also use a variety of different styles when it comes to managing and resolving conflicts. By understanding how to diagnose the causes and dynamics of conflict and understanding the characteristics of different conflict management styles, OST professionals can choose the best conflict management strategy for each situation.
There are a number of skills that enhance the ability of OST professionals to employ different leadership and conflict management styles effectively. When OST professionals are aware of these skills and their own skill levels, they can set priorities for ongoing development of leadership skills. |
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Environmental Systems |
2.00 |
Many of the animals exhibited in zoos and aquariums have very specific environmental requirements that must be met in order to support the life form and better ensure its welfare. This course will explore the unique biological, physiological, and welfare requirements of several varied types of animals; their unique requirements; and the implications for the provision of these requirements. |
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Foundational Literacy Strategies for Paraprofessionals |
1.00 |
This course covers foundational literacy strategies for paraprofessionals. It will walk you through different strategies you can use throughout the reading process. The content of this course is divided into three parts: strategies you can use before reading, during reading, and after reading. It is just one out of many paraprofessional courses we offer. This course will help you develop new knowledge about students and will help you better understand your role as a paraprofessional. |
